Both Mana and Tapu
emanated from divine sources& the observance of Tapu ensured the
physical and spiritual well-being of Maori people their society &
resources.
However the supernatural elements that Maori had to contend with were often fill with dangers
that which manifested themselves in physical form.
Physical ill health was seen as a failure to observe Tikanga correct
behaviour, as transgressing Tapu, or as Makutu or Witchcraft.
Maori guarded their well-being by observing
Tikanga - by observing....
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148sxacPXapQNhFBRnY9PPY5qcyoiacGeq VerifiedTAPU & by 'Karakia' (incantations)
& rituals which were strictly adhered to or else
'lest the hapless practitioner be punished by the deity'
to whom he had appealed
At times when encountering a 'Hara' offence or TAPU violation Maori might require
UTU
UTU - (compensation, revenge, reciprocation)
to maintain 'EA' (psychic equilibrium)
to rise (of stars, etc) - or to be brought to land, pulled in
The ultimate penalties for HARA (TAPU violation) were the responsibility of
GOD